Greater Miami Jewish Federation

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 | 17 SH’VAT

	Join your community to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Main Event on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Chaired by Nadine and Steve Foldes, The Main Event is one of Federation’s largest events of the year. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will be honored with the 2018 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award and Lt.-Gen. (Res.) Benny Gantz, former Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, will give the keynote address. Click here to RSVP.
	Federation's Board of Directors recently approved a Diversity and Inclusion Statement to make an affirmative expression of its commitment to an inclusive and diverse community, one in which all are welcome. For many years, the Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has reflected the importance of unity. As community conveners, Federation strives to reinforce this value by representing the broadest spectrum of our population. Read more.
	Calling all young adults! Do you know what you’re doing this summer? How about a free trip to Israel with Taglit-Birthright Israel and Israel Outdoors? Registration for all Birthright trips is now open. Funded annually by Federation, Birthright brings Jewish young adults closer to their history, identity and Israel. If you are 22-26, come join a special trip from June 13 to 25 specifically designed for Miami-Dade residents. For more information, click here or contact Nicole Erdfrocht at [email protected] or 786.866.8448.
	Celebrate the 10^th annual Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). February is a time to discover new, dynamic and interactive ways to develop insight and understanding about individuals with special needs and explore meaningful inclusion practices through this nationally supported effort. Federation is proud to help local organizations support and bring awareness to people with disabilities in our community and around the world. Get involved in local activities including a Shabbat service, a bike ride through the Keys, a panel discussion and much more. For more details, click here.
	Federation's new program, Elevate South Dade Emerging Leaders, is helping the next generation of Jewish leaders and activists find their voice in the South Dade community. The initiative is a partnership between the South Dade Branch of Federation and the Elevate Leadership Department, in conjunction with local Jewish institutions. Read more.

Now – 2/6		Holocaust Education Week
2/5		Engaging the Outskirts With Women’s Philanthropy and the Jewish Community Relations Council
2/6		Food & Body Image: A Look in the Mirror With Women’s Philanthropy North Dade
2/6		Jews & Brews With The Network
2/12		The Main Event
2/13		Flower Power With North Dade Gives Back and the Blossom Project
2/14		JWorks Miami: Job Search and Social Media Skills
2/24		PJ Library Parents’ Night Out
2/27		North Dade Business Breakfast
4/10 – 4/16		Pre-Mission to Poland
4/16 – 4/22		Israel at 70 Mission

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The Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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